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First final 2011!

07.01.2011 | Tennis, Starseite 1

Roger is through to his first final of 2011! He defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 7-6(2) at the Qatar Open today.

"I started very well. The break in the first set was, of course, very important," Roger said. "I had a few problems in the second set, but my serve always kept me in the match. It was a great match all in all. I feel good and am looking forward to the final."

Roger looked untroubled as he brought home the first set after just 25 minutes. He only dropped four points on his own serve in the opener and broke Tsonga once to take the lead. Tsonga rallied in the second which ended in a tie-break - and Roger once again thrived under pressure to book his spot in the final.

Roger is seeking his third title in Doha after 2005 and 2006 and will play Nikolay Davydenko in the final.

lol the matador rafa was defeated by a blonde bony russian bull "i wished he wouldnt eliminated in semi final coz i wanted this guy to get the sack against maestro roger FEDERER in final" btw roger u look cuter and smarter in red t-shirts hope u dress in red in next competition mwah my hero

You're on the winning path, dear Champ !
On to victory tomorrow against Davy...
The first trophy of 2011 is yours ! such great achievement...
to propel you to the ultimate success at the AO !
God bless
Love you always
jenni

Fantastic Roger!!!! Very good match and very good start in 2011 season. I wish you to get the title for the third time.
BREAKING NEWS: your opponent in the final will be Davidenko who defeated Nadal 6 - 3 6 -2. Nothing else to say. Now the title it's up to you ....stay concentraded and you'll get it per sure!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!! You are in the FIRST FINAL OF 2011!!!!!! And won't be
against Nadal......!!!!!!!!!! I know that was the couple that every fun wanted, BUT WILL BE DAVYDENKO!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck tomorrow...
I AM SURE YOU WILL BE THE CHAMPION!!!!!!
Love,
Adriana